DIRECTOR - Engagement and Performance Division, OCI - SDA 17

Who We Are: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. This position is with the Office of Continuous Improvement within DTMB.
  
What We Are Looking For:  We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about customer service and being a leader. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively give oral and written reports, and prepare clear and concise documentation both verbally and electronically.   Needs to have a team-oriented mindset, able to embrace diversity and be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of professionals. Must be organized, with good time management skills and know the importance of a timeline. We want someone who is reliable, honest and who keeps their commitments to colleagues and clients. We need someone who can seek effective solutions to help resolve problems in a timely manner.
  
About The Position:  This position serves as the Director of the Engagement and Performance Division (EPD) in the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI). This position oversees the daily operations of the EPD.  The primary focus of this position is to develop and drive improvements in the performance of executive branch departments and agencies through ongoing programs and projects involving lean process improvement, citizen and resident engagement, and improved technology adoption.   The EPD Director is a key leadership position within the OCI and has regular direct interaction with the executive office, the State Budget Office, and the leadership of executive branch departments and agencies.  

Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.  
  
What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.  We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements

Closing Date 2/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern